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FL51 VXG

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VXG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns front to rear outer sill heavy corroded covered in plastic cover not allowing full inspection

osf to rear outer sills heavy corroded covered by plastic sill cover not allowing full inspection

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,490 miles

advise surface rust on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,730 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,965 miles

Both rear handbrake cable plastic guides worn.

Both rear outer torsion bar end grease covers split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,776 miles

Metal brake pipes down o/s of vehicle andboth rear to flexable brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,928 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,828 miles

n/s/f tyre has 2mm of tread on inner edge and is close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit if 1.6mm

Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,828 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has 2mm of tread on inner edge and is close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit if 1.6mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 25,006 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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FL51 VXG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL51 VXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL51 VXG registered?

FL51 VXG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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